Quality Engineering

4 weeks ago

Valparaiso, United States Lake Cable Full time
Position Summary:

The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager and work closely with the Quality Supervisor to address non-conforming material issues (Red Tags), initiate and manage corrective actions, develop procedures, and best practices, and identify and resolve other quality issues. The Quality Engineer will use quality and problem-solving tools (e.g. root cause analysis) to bring about solutions. This person will work with all aspects of Lake Cable and with a variety of personnel to create and maintain world-class quality at Lake Cable.

Essential Functions:
  • Administer the non-conforming material (Red Tag) system
    1. Identify the appropriate disposition of non-conforming material
    2. Record and tabulate red tag information (e.g. cost of poor quality, frequency and quantity)
    3. Work on system improvements to prevent non-conforming material
    4. Work with other departments to resolve red tags
  • Administer the corrective action system
    1. Organize and lead corrective action teams
    2. Assist in implementing corrective action solutions
    3. Perform analyses to assure corrective actions are working and effective
    4. Interface with customers on quality issues
    5. Interface with suppliers on quality issues
  • Work with procedures and best practices
    1. Assist in identifying where procedures will be beneficial and useful
    2. Write procedures for the Quality Department
    3. Assist others in writing procedures
    4. Train others on procedures and quality
  • Create and report periodic quality metrics
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Evaluate the equipment needs of the Quality Department and research available options
  • Support quality testing and inspection when necessary
  • Participate on the Safety Team
  • Coordinate with Bensenville, IL plant on quality initiatives
  • Perform other duties not necessarily outlined above as assigned
  • Adhere to company practices, disciplines, and accepted standards of ethics and behavior
Knowledge:
  • Experience with polymer processing (extrusion preferred)
  • Knowledge of and ability to use problem solving tools such as root cause analysis, 5 Why, and fishbone diagrams.
  • Ability to lead teams and run meetings.
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze complex process data.
  • Experience with working in multi-functional teams
  • Ability to present data and conclusions to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Use micrometers, calipers, and other handheld measurement instruments.
  • Ability to manage workload to achieve delivery dates.
  • Experience with reading and interpreting industry standards.
  • Must read, write, and communicate in English.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Microsoft Access
  • Ability to speak Spanish
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • ISO 9001 systems
  • Wire and cable manufacturing
  • Understanding of statistics
  • Statistical process control
  • 5S experience
  • Understanding of calibration
Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Engineering in one of the following specialties: Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Processing.
  • 3+ years in a Quality Engineer role - preferred

Work Environment:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee operates within a plant environment, and is exposed to vibration and loud continuous noise from operating machinery.

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